Pale 31 California Pale Ale | Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

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Golden yellow in color with excellent clarity. Poured with a moderate white foam with very good retention. Medium spicy hop aromas with hints of fresh tangerine. Medium malt aromas with light bready, cracker noted. Medium bodied with biting medium carbonation. Light warmth in the feel from the middle to the end. Spicy, herbal hop flavors with hints of citrus. Medium high, spicy, biting hop bitterness through the middle. Medium malty backbone. Herbal hop flavors on the back end with minty notes. Finished with a spicy hop bite followed by herbal mint and a lingering bitterness. Pushing the limits of an APA with the hoppiness, but flavorful and refreshing nonetheless.

Gold and clear color, clinging white head. Not a lot on the nose, little bit of malt. Balanced taste with hints of citrus and pine. Crisp feel, nice balance and finish. Good beer for a hot Vegas night. Feels light.

Can dated 7/3. A pleasantly colored light amber, crystal clear. Nice head, fades to a skim coat. The taste is clean, mostly hops with a background malt foundation. Dry aftertaste and a little rough on the finish. Unlike the "sessionable IPAs", we rate this firmly in the PA camp. A nice ale for a warm summer's evening.

Poured from 12 oz can into a pint glass. Big, bubbly head with lots more carbonation emanating from the semi-transparent golden brew. Lots of hops on the nose and some grains present. Taste is muted on the hops, which definitely is expected from a pale, but there are definitely some tingly pine notes. This one is very easy drinking. A really well-crafted pale for those who like the hoppier variety.